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Message type: E = Error
Message class: F5 - Document Editing
Message number: 253
Message text: Select type of payment notice for company code &
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The SAP error message F5253, which states "Select type of payment notice for company code &," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to payment notices in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of accounts receivable or accounts payable processes, particularly when trying to process payment notices or remittance advice.
Cause:
- Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that the system is unable to find a defined type of payment notice for the specified company code. This could be due to missing or incomplete configuration settings in the payment notice settings.
- Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified may not have a payment notice type assigned to it.
- Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the payment notice type.
Solution:
Check Configuration:
- Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
- Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Automatic Payment Transactions > Define Payment Notice Types.
- Ensure that the payment notice types are defined for the relevant company code. If not, you will need to create or assign a payment notice type.
Assign Payment Notice Type:
- If the payment notice type is missing for the company code, you can create a new entry or modify an existing one to ensure that it is linked to the correct company code.
Check User Authorizations:
- Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the payment notice types. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
Testing:
- After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
Related Information:
SPRO
for configuration, FBZP
for payment program settings, and F110
for automatic payment transactions.Get instant SAP help. Start your 7-day free trial now.
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